Search - Carole King :: Colour of Your Dreams

Tapestry Of The 90's

V | Long Island, NY | 09/30/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Colour of your dreams is an excellent cd. The writing and music quality are impeccable. It seemed to me that King was trying to recreate another "Tapestry" album, right down to having one silly song included in the mix. The song is called "Friday's tie-dye nightmare" and I couldn't help but think of "smackwater Jack" when I heard this. The songs all have a definite Tapestry feel to them in that they are uplifting and hold so much truth in the lyrics. I highly recommend this cd for any Carole King fans. I can't understand why this cd had so little recognition. My personal favorites are: Standing in the rain, wishful thinking, It's never too late, and Now and forever. However, the entire cd is fantastic."

Hooked on King...

Kay F Gibbs | Chapel Hill, NC United States | 01/21/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard Carol King while I was in the Army in '75, feeling totally oppressed, depressed and wanting out. I bought a cassette player and two tapes, Carol King's Wrap Around Joy and an Elton John. "Jazzman" said it all, it was like she was right there expressing everything I was feeling in that song, well almost. Been to Canaan on Rhymes and Reasons was another song that really cracked an opening in my psyche. I haven't stopped listening to her since, although I have taken a break from music. I was hesitant in purchasing Colour of Your Dreams as I thought it might be more for the younger generation but I was wrong. Friday's Tie Dye Nightmare became my favorite right away, revealing the dog eat dog world and our part in being devoured. Its Never Too Late, was just the inspiration I needed. Her Fantasy cd is also one of my favorites in that it also reveals the beauty and harsh realities of life. Some of King's music started a kind of healing in my life. No song writer has ever moved me more with her music than Carol King."